Low Calorie Tuna Melt Sandwich

Low Calorie Tuna Melt Sandwich

This Low Calorie Tuna Melt Sandwich is just 240 calories (for the entire sandwich) and the recipe is packed with 18.2g of protein!

I was able to cut 100’s of calories with my low calorie tricks and tips, and low calorie breads. Below you’ll find a recipe for low calorie bread, and also 10 low calorie breads you can buy at the store.

Low Calorie Tuna Melt Sandwich

I swapped out the mayonnaise for metabolism boosting greek yogurt, and packed the sandwiches full of flavor and sharp cheese. I know you’ll love them!

Low Calorie Tuna Melt Sandwich

Ingredients in Healthy Tuna Melt Sandwiches

As I noted, I used a healthy homemade bread in this recipe. But I don’t want you to feel like you have to make your own bread if you don’t want to.

Here are 10 Low Calorie Breads you can find at most stores. And below you’ll find my low calorie bread recipe.

Low Calorie Tuna Melt Sandwich

Shopping List for Healthy Tuna Melts:

  • White tuna in water
  • 0% Greek yogurt
  • Dijon mustard
  • Celery
  • Red onion
  • Sweet relish
  • Fresh dill
  • Celery salt
  • Pepper
  • Low Calorie Bread (see the nutrition section below for more options)
  • Tomato
  • Thin sliced sharp cheddar cheese (I used Sargento)

How to Make Healthy Tuna Melt Sandwiches

These healthy tuna melts are quick and easy! All you need is 15 minutes from start to finish.

Low Calorie Tuna Melt Sandwich

How to Make Healthy Tuna Melts

  1. Add all of the tuna, greek yogurt, dijon mustard, celery, onion, relish, dill, celery salt, and pepper to a large bowl.
  2. Use the back of a spoon, fork, or a spatula to mix and squish all of the ingredients together.
  3. To assemble the tuna melts, lay 3 slices of bread out on a cutting board. Top each with one slice of cheese, 1 slice of tomato, and 1/3 of the tuna mixture. Top each with the remaining slice of bread.
  4. Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat, and spray with olive oil.
  5. Add the sandwiches to the griddle and cook for 3-5 minutes each side until the bread is toasted and the cheese melted.
  6. Cut each in half and serve.

Low Calorie Tuna Melt Sandwich Recipe

I know you’ll love these healthy tuna melts, here are a few more low calorie sandwich recipes I think you’ll love.

Low Calorie Tuna Melt Sandwich

Low Calorie Tuna Melt Sandwiches (240 Calories)

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These Low Calorie Tuna Melt Sandwiches are just 240 calories and come with a low calorie bread recipe!
But just incase you want to make the healthy tuna melts with your favorite bread, I have included different bread variations below in the next section.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • Griddle or Large Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (5-oz) can white tuna in water drained
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 1 teaspoon sweet relish
  • ½ teaspoon dill fresh or dried
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • teaspoon pepper
  • 6 slices Low Calorie Bread (see the nutrition section below for more options)
  • 1 large tomato sliced
  • 3 sliced thin sharp cheddar cheese (I used Sargento)

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the tuna, greek yogurt, dijon mustard, celery, onion, relish, dill, celery salt, and pepper to a large bowl.
  • Use the back of a spoon, fork, or a spatula to mix and squish all of the ingredients together.
  • To assemble the tuna melts, lay 3 slices of bread out on a cutting board. Top each with one slice of cheese, 1 slice of tomato, and 1/3 of the tuna mixture. Top each with the remaining slice of bread.
  • Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat, and spray with olive oil.
  • Add the sandwiches to the griddle and cook for 3-5 minutes each side until the bread is toasted and the cheese melted.
  • Cut each in half and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 33.9gProtein: 18.2gFat: 6.4gSaturated Fat: 2.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 397mgPotassium: 383mgFiber: 7.9gSugar: 9.2gCalcium: 183mgIron: 2mg
Keyword healthy tuna melt, low calorie tuna melt, tuna melt
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Nutrition and Calories in Tuna Melt Sandwiches

I used homemade bread to make these sandwiches extra low calorie. But you have lots of options on buying low calorie bread if you prefer to go that route.

Here is my guide to the 10 Best Low Calorie Breads, they are all store-bought and can be found at most stores.

To match this calorie count, you will want to look for breads that are 72 calories per slice. And here is the Low Calorie Bread Recipe for you to check out.

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